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6 Ways Contractors Can Protect Valuables
6 Ways Contractors Can Protect Valuables Posted: 6/13/2018

Learn how contractors can protect their equipment and tools in 6 quick steps to alleviate theft..... Read more

Tags: contractor, tips
When Hair Coloring Goes Horribly Wrong
When Hair Coloring Goes Horribly Wrong Posted: 5/18/2018

Have you ever received bad service at a salon? A bad haircut, color job, weave, relaxer, or perm cannot only ruin your day, but can cost a pretty penny to fix. This is the predicament a Georgia custom.... Read more

Tags: salon
How to Fund Your Small Business?
How to Fund Your Small Business? Posted: 5/9/2018

Learn more about how to secure funding for your small business with insights ranging from research tips to financial assistance benefits. .... Read more

Tags: small business, loans, financing
Kim’s Catch:  Wish.com
Kim’s Catch: Wish.com Posted: 5/7/2018

For some bargain shoppers, the app is a dream come true. Others, however, are left wishing they never clicked the shopping cart to begin with..... Read more

Tags: mobile apps, delivery issues, delivery of wrong product, refunds
Online Directory Service Tries to Swindle Small Business
Online Directory Service Tries to Swindle Small Business Posted: 5/4/2018

Small business owners should be on alert for invoices being sent out from Local Eco Pages, Inc., an Internet directory provider. A member of Business Consumer Alliance was recently sent an invoice by .... Read more

Tags: scam, small business, invoice
What to Consider Before Hiring a Subcontractor
What to Consider Before Hiring a Subcontractor Posted: 5/3/2018

When you’re looking to complete a home improvement job, it may be necessary to hire a subcontractor for specialized tasks. A skilled and qualified subcontractor can bring their know-how and help get t.... Read more

Tags: contractors, subcontractors, home improvements, tips
Hurry to Use Those Toys "R" Us Gift Cards
Hurry to Use Those Toys "R" Us Gift Cards Posted: 3/22/2018

Toys”R”Us, one of the largest and oldest toy retailers in the country, announced that it would be closing stores, including some of its Babies”R”Us stores. The retailer announced that customers have u.... Read more

Tags: liquidation
Employee Spotlight: March 2018
Employee Spotlight: March 2018 Posted: 3/15/2018

Business Consumer Alliance's Employee of the Month for March is Patti Craig. Patti is our Controller, but has many hobbies and interests outside of the office. Get to know her by reading our Employee .... Read more

Tags: employee spotlight
Security Tips for Choosing a Web Hosting Company
Security Tips for Choosing a Web Hosting Company Posted: 3/9/2018

For many small and home-based businesses, having a web presence is important. One significant concern is security. Many companies choose web hosting firms to set up their website and email systems. Wh.... Read more

Tags: website hosting, security breach, tips
Kim’s Catch:  Cash Now Offer
Kim’s Catch: Cash Now Offer Posted: 3/8/2018

Medicines, doctor visits, diet, and supplies add up. To recover some of the costs, some have turned to selling unused test strips for extra cash..... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, diabetes, scam